Emmett Till's glass-topped coffin at the Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture stands as a reminder of his mother's courage and the fight to preserve his story.

Former Smithsonian executive Elizabeth Babcock has been tapped to lead the nation's oldest planetarium, the Adler Planetarium ...

A recent study suggests the unique geology of an area in Wyoming makes it a trove of unusually preserved fossils ...

Harmonia Concert Series presents internationally known jazz and pop singer Abbigail Riccards in concert at Faith Community ...

An early participant in the eccentric collection of artists known as Fluxus, she was perhaps best known for pieces centered on a humble tuna sandwich and a giant salad.

News from around the community includes items from Lombard, Hinsdale South High School, Triton College, Oak Park, Brookfield ...

The opening of the special exhibition "Lee Kun-hee Collection" scheduled for the 6th at the Smithsonian National Museum of ...

The museum has agreed to return two works from 1857 by the Black potter David Drake, who made his ambitious jars while ...

The Chicago pianist, drummer, and composer’s sprawling career included a key role in Miles Davis’ Bitches Brew band and a ...

A key element of celebration is ofrendas, or altars, honoring the deceased, featuring photos and cultural and personal items ...

Before Tottenham Hotspur took the pitch on Sunday I spectated a sporting event far more impressive: the marathon. We’re in ...